A severe 28-hour snowstorm across the UK causes widespread school closures and alerts for cold weather.

A 28-hour snowstorm has led to school closures across England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. The Met Office issued yellow warnings for snow and ice, affecting driving and causing some road closures. Schools have made individual decisions to close based on safety concerns. The UK Health Security Agency issued an amber cold weather alert, advising people to check on vulnerable neighbors. The snowfall has also disrupted some electricity and water supplies.

November 18, 2024
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